Department of Orthopaedics, Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China; Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, China.
Department of Orthopaedics, Taizhou People's Hospital, Taizhou, Jiangsu, China; Affiliated Taizhou People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu, China.
Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Jul;273(Pt 1):133038. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133038. Epub 2024 Jun 8.
Bone defects persist as a significant challenge in the field of clinical orthopedics. This study focuses on the fabrication and characterization of 3D-printed composite hydrogel scaffolds composed of sodium alginate, gelatin, and α-tricalcium phosphate (α-TCP) with varying ratios of Strontium ions (Sr). These scaffolds aim to address the clinical challenges associated with bone defect repair by providing mechanical support and promoting bone formation and vascularization. The degradation, swelling, mechanical properties, and release profiles of Sr from the hydrogel scaffolds were comprehensively characterized. In vitro tests were conducted to assess cell viability and proliferation, as well as osteogenic and angiogenic gene expression, to investigate the osteogenic and pro-angiogenic potential of the composite hydrogel scaffolds. Furthermore, skull defect simulations were performed, and composite scaffolds with varying Sr ratios were implanted to evaluate their effectiveness in bone repair. This research establishes a foundation for advancing bone tissue engineering through composite scaffolds containing biological macromolecules and strontium, with alginate serving as a key element in enhancing performance and expanding clinical applicability.
骨缺损一直是临床骨科领域的重大挑战。本研究专注于制造和表征 3D 打印复合水凝胶支架,该支架由海藻酸钠、明胶和 α-磷酸三钙(α-TCP)组成,并具有不同比例的锶离子(Sr)。这些支架旨在通过提供机械支撑和促进骨形成和血管生成来解决与骨缺损修复相关的临床挑战。综合表征了水凝胶支架的降解、溶胀、机械性能和 Sr 的释放特性。进行了体外测试来评估细胞活力和增殖,以及成骨和血管生成基因表达,以研究复合水凝胶支架的成骨和成血管潜力。此外,还进行了颅骨缺损模拟,并植入了具有不同 Sr 比例的复合支架,以评估它们在骨修复中的有效性。这项研究通过含有生物大分子和锶的复合支架为推进骨组织工程奠定了基础,海藻酸钠是增强性能和扩大临床适用性的关键因素。
Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2013-12
Biofabrication. 2020-6-12